Rathindra Bose, Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate
School, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Blickhan moved
approval of the minutes of the October 13, 2003, meeting, which was seconded
by Barbe. The following correction was noted by Bose (page 3, 3rd
paragraph from bottom of page). The underlined words are deleted
and the bold words are added.

When Bose was at Kent State he was on a plenary panel at
the Council of Graduate Schools. This panel discussed putting more
money into graduate programs. At Kent State, Bose initiated
plans for supporting graduate students from grants and other research related
activities. These plans were presented in a plenary talk at the Mid-West
Association of Graduate Schools meeting. In many cases, For
example, … A plan that was suggested introduced …

The minutes were unanimously approved with this addition.

Graduate Administration Reform Agenda: Bose invited the
various college deans to the meeting so that they could discuss what they
would like to see changed relative to the administration of graduate studies.
Deans Graf, Kafer, Kitterle, Richmond, and Sorensen shared their particular
concerns with various administrative procedures currently being followed
by the Graduate School. The admissions process, particularly with
regards to international students; communications with the Graduate School;
and the student-at-large classification were mentioned as possible areas
in need of review and/or reform. The committee members agreed that
Bose would solicit a specific, prioritized list of issues from each of
the college deans for further review by the committee. Then, at the
next Graduate Council meeting, a sub-committee can be created to look into
these issues. It was agreed to proceed in this manner.

Committee Reports

Graduate Council Curriculum Committee

Harris moved to approve the committee’s recommendations; seconded by
Rose. The following new courses, course deletions, course revisions,
and other changes in catalog copy were approved.

UNIVERSITY WIDE
Teacher Certification Requirements
Add Standard High School Certificate

INTERDISCIPLINARY ACADEMIC CENTERS AND COURSES
Center for Biochemical and Biophysical
Change of title from Center for Bio-
Studies
chemical or Biophysical Studies

Department
of Geology and Environmental
Change in requirements for teacher certification
Geosciences

Department of History
HIST *425 (course revision)

Department of Psychology
PSYC 525 (course revision)

COLLEGE OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
School of Theatre and Dance
Change in requirements for specialization in acting

The following was recorded but further approval is needed before inclusion
in the Graduate Catalog:

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Department of Counseling, Adult and
Department name change from Dept.of Counseling, Adult and
Health Education
Health Education to Dept. of Counseling, Adult and Higher Education

The following items are ready for inclusion in the Graduate Catalog:

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Department of Literacy Education
Name change of M.S.Ed. major from reading to literacy education

Name change of Ed.D. in curriculum and instruction specialization from
reading to literacy education

Department
of Teaching and Learning
Deletion of M.S.Ed. in special education specialization in behavior disorders

Deletion of M.S.Ed. in special education specialization in learning disabilities

Deletion of M.S.Ed. in special education specialization in multiply handicapped,
deaf or vision

New M.S.Ed. in special education specialization in learning behavior specialist
I

Graduate Fellowship Committee

Chair Gupta announced the winners of the Distinguished Master’s Thesis
award. Lanea Keller from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
won first place with her thesis, “A Novel Expression for Human ABCR, a
Protein Expressed in the Photoreceptor Outer Segments.” Boon Aik
Tan from the Department of Industrial Engineering won second place with
his thesis, “Developing a Hybrid Push/Pull Manufacturing System Using Genetic
Algorithm.” Both winners receive a plaque; first place receives
$300, second place receives $200. The first place winner’s thesis
is also submitted to the Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools competition.

Gupta explained how this fellowship is for Master’s students only.
There are areas, though, such as Audiology, that do not fit into the doctoral
or master’s category. For example, Audiology is not qualified for
this award since the degree is more a professional degree.
The committee members agreed that the Fellowship Committee present a recommendation
to the Council next month regarding possible inclusion of these types of
programs for fellowship awards.

Old BusinessAccreditation Report: Bose asked for any comments on the accreditation
chapters that involve graduate studies and research. Although the
deadline was the past Friday, Bose stated that if there are any serious
problems he would still bring them to the committee.

Name Change: Bose feels the name, “Graduate School” by
itself perhaps does not elicit research recognition outside the university.
Other universities use the name, “Research and Graduate Studies.”
Bose would like the Council to consider this name change. The members
discussed the various implications of such a change in name.

Other Administrative Changes: Bose reported that he intends
to devote one-third of his attention to graduate administration, and two-thirds
to research. With this in mind, he needed to make some changes in
his office. While Sue Stelling has done a great job with administration
of graduate issues, she has been overwhelmed with the other issues.
Sue’s knowledge of research and organization would be better suited and
focused working with research compliance. Therefore, Sue will be
reassigned to the Office of Research Compliance. At the same time,
Sandy Arntz, who holds a Ph.D. in psychology and who is currently working
as Research Compliance Coordinator in the Office of Research Compliance,
will be reassigned to work as assistant to Bose. Bose asks for everyone’s
patience during this transitional period.